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The myths and truths about COVID-19 in pictures
Team Udayavani, Mar 28, 2020, 12:52 PM IST
The number of coronavirus cases in India has gone up to 873 with 9 deaths and 79 recovered cases as per the Ministry of Health at 11 am IST (March 28,2020) .
The country is under lockdown for 21 days from March 25 till April 14 and people are opting for self-isolation during the health emergency situation. However, there are several myths and false ideas being spread about the coronavirus. Here’s all you need to know:
Antibiotics not effective in treating coronavirus
No antibiotics is effective in treating coronavirus.
The incubation period of COVID-19 is 5 days is a myth
The incubation period of COVID-19 is 1-14 days.
One bowl garlic is not a cure for coronavirus
No scientific evidence on one bowl garlic being cure for coronavirus.
Holding your breath for 10 sec is not a coronavirus test
Holding your breath doesn’t prove you cannot be infected by a coronavirus.
No evidence of Pets catching COVID-19 yet
Coronavirus survives only a few hours is a myth
Coronavirus may persist on the surface for hours and days.
Heavy intake of Vitamin C cannot cure corona infection
Regular intake of Vitamin C boosts immunity.
People of all ages can get affected due to coronavirus
People of all ages can get affected due to coronavirus. It’s a myth that it affects only older people.
Bitter gourd juice can’t treat coronavirus
Moist throat ensures protection is a myth
There is no scientific claim to support the fact that moist throat ensures protection.
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